lingerie

noun

Definition of lingerienext
as in negligee

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Recent Examples of lingerie Elsa Hosk Swedish model Elsa Hosk wore the Fantasy Bra at the 2018 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show—a decadent lingerie creation made with more than 2,100 Atelier Swarovski diamonds. — Christopher Rosa, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2026 The 29-year-old invoked some of the most iconic family-favorite Christmas movies for her latest campaign for her lingerie brand, Syrn. — Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2026 This year’s lingerie spectacular was no different, with Dame Pat McGrath masterminding the baby winged eyeliner and pink cheeks, while Guido Palau executed the blowouts. — Violet Hayward, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026 Before the sexy spectacle began livestreaming, Bündchen appeared in a video, lounging on a couch in pink lingerie, the ocean behind her. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lingerie
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lingerie
  1. negligee
  2. nightie
Noun
  • From lace trims to cheeky cutouts, lingerie detailing can take your beachwear to boudoir bombshell territory—just make sure to keep these separate from your negligee drawer to avoid any mistaken swaps.
    — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 2 June 2026
  • The Emmy Award nominee posed in a gold halter top in another photo and modeled a sheer white babydoll negligee adorned with pink roses over white lingerie in one shot.
    — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Definition of negligee
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  • The Broderie Anglaise With a Transitional Jacket With fall’s cool breezes on the horizon, a transitional suede jacket brings depth—and texture—to everyone’s favorite nightie dress from Dôen.
    — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • If anything, the dichotomy between the pop star who prances around Versailles in a sheer nightie and the pop star who stomps onstage in knee-high combat boots feels completely authentic and intentional.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
Definition of nightie

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“Lingerie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lingerie. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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